Notes: The following deputised for the official touring captain or were appointed by the home authority for only a minor proportion of the series:
1 P.R. Umrigar (First), V. Mankad (Fourth), H.R. Adhikari (Fifth).
2 Nawab of Patuadi Jun. (Third, Fourth and Fifth).
3 S. Venkataraghavan (Second).
4 R.J. Shastri (Fourth).
5 B.C. Lara (Third).

HIGHEST INNINGS TOTALS

For West Indies in West Indies: 631-8 dec. at Kingston………………...1961-62
In India: 644-8 dec. at Delhi…………………1958-59

For India in West Indies: 513-9 dec. at St John's………………………..2001-02
In India: 644-7 dec. at Kanpur………………………………..1978-79

LOWEST INNINGS TOTALS

For West Indies in West Indies: 140 at Bridgetown……………………..1996-97
In India: 127 at Delhi:………………………………….1987-88

For India in West Indies: 81 at Bridgetown……………………………..1996-97
In India: 75 at Delhi…………………………………….. 1987-88